Working It

This tag is from Em. Self explanatory no? :)

Here are eight things I am grateful for.

1. Simply Being Alive.
:: Everyday, I am always thankful that I am given the chance to be with my loved ones, to experience new things, to put my humanity to the test, to share my blessings, to be a friend, and to love, for yet another day. Not everyone is given this opportunity so I know better than to take this gift of life for granted.

2. We Can Afford.
:: To put food on our table, to put clothes on our backs, to live in a nice home in an opportunity-rich country, to revel in a few personal luxuries, and to have enough left over to give back.

3. For our Little Family’s Huge Family.
:: No matter how quirky or dysfunctional the dynamics of our extended family may and can be, I am nonetheless ever thankful for their steady presence, love, and support. The knowledge that we have them in our lives, always, to fall back on anytime, gives me a tremendous sense of security and certainty.

4. For Friends.
:: Who never fail to share a laugh, a story, a blessing, an honest opinion, or a moment out of their busy lives for me. Living away, friends are what make my world less isolated, my loneliness less oppressive.

5. Being In the Baby Pink of Health
:: We’re not exactly the health buffs we need to be and, sadly, we often succumb to the occasional virus making its rounds in our tropical climate. Nevertheless, I am quite thankful that hubby, Ninna, and I have been spared from anything critical that merits any agressive medical attention. I wish, though, that we could say the same thing for some of our loved ones back home who are struggling to overcome their respective illnesses. However, the fact that they are responding well to their prescriptions and treatments is reason enough to be thankful, too.

6. My Ninna
:: She is the joy in my life. She, in her small innocent way, has taught me that I can love beyond the confines of my heart, that I can find wonder and contentment in the simplest of things, that someone can trust me unconditionally despite what I may have and haven’t done in my lifetime, and that I can find fullfilment in a single smile, hug, or kiss. I love this girl with my every being, and there is nothing in this world I wouldn’t do for her.

7. My Hubby.
:: When I prayed to God for the man He had in mind for me, I was thinking more along the lines of Matt Damon. But, God doesn’t always give us who we want, rather, He gives us who’s right for us. It took me a while to accept it, and a little bit more to trust, but once I understood, I knew without a doubt that he was mine. Hubby is decisive as I am arbitrary, he’s outspoken as I am reticent, mature as I am frivolous, and totally in love with me as I am of him. I am thankful he is in my life, without him I’m incomplete.

8. You
:: Who read my ramblings. Who inspire me to write entry after entry after mindless entry. Who take me at face value and, even without really knowing me, connect with me regardless. Who are happy for me when I am happy, ache with me when the tough gets going, cheer with me at my Ninna’s little triumphs, and pray with me for realization of my dream Birkin. Thank you for giving me a few minutes of your time each day. MrsPartyGirl would not exist without you. Salamat!

What are you thankful for today? :)

I am tagging Christine (practice *wink*), Keith (because it’s your anniv, hehe!), Junnie (MEMEnto boy!), Jen (para hindi puro AI updates!) , and Selvo (pampababa ng high blood mo pare!). Thanks guys! :)

MrsWorkingGirl :: Feb.29.2008 :: MeMeMee :: 4 Comments »

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